Monanthotaxis schweinfurthii

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A creeper. It grows 9 m high. It climbs by coiled, woody side branches. The leaves have a slight dull covering underneath.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the understorey in the mid altitude and mountain rainforest. It suits humid locations. In Malawi it grows between 1,450-1,750 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Enneastemon biglandulosus Boutique; Enneastemon ochroleucus (Diels) R. E. Fr.; Enneastemon schweinfurthii (Engl. et Diels) Rob. et Ghesq.; Popowia ochroleuca Diels; Popowia schweinfurthii Engl. & Diels;